Current Context: On 18 October 2026, the Delhi Chief Minister’s Office announced Cabinet approval for establishing the Go-Delhi Foundation with an initial corpus of ₹50 crore. Approved at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the initiative will help innovators, researchers and entrepreneurs develop market-ready products and viable businesses.
- Institutional structure: The foundation will be established as a not-for-profit company under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013, functioning under Delhi’s Department of Industries.
- Beneficiaries: Startups, young innovators and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
- Technical assistance: Support will include product engineering, prototyping, laboratory access, testing and certification preparation.
- Business support: Entrepreneurs will receive mentorship, incubation, market-access assistance and opportunities to connect with investors.
- Operating model: A hub-and-spoke model will deliver programmes through existing facilities and partner institutions across Delhi.
- Government collaboration: Departments can present practical challenges to innovators, with proposed solutions evaluated through pilot projects.
Question:
Q1. What initial corpus has been approved for the Go-Delhi Foundation to support startups and innovation in Delhi?a) ₹20 crore
b) ₹25 crore
c) ₹50 crore
d) ₹100 crore
Answer: c) The Delhi Cabinet approved an initial corpus of ₹50 crore for the Go-Delhi Foundation. The initiative will provide integrated technical and business support to help startups and innovators progress from product development to commercialisation.
